I repotted my creeping inch plant because I noticed the t...
0ft to light, direct
6” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 months ago
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I'm the Tradescantia & Callisia freak around here, so I got pretty excited when I saw your post ☺️
Looking at your plant card, most of your set up looks good except for one thing: the glazed clay pot. They're notorious for causing rot because their thick, non-porous walls restrict airflow to the soil & prevent it from drying out quickly enough. They also rarely have more than a single drainage hole.
Your creeping inch plant (Callisia repens) is similar to a succulent in that it's drought tolerant and hates sitting in damp soil. The ideal set up is the one that allows the soil to dry out as quickly as possible. You've already got the direct sunlight & succulent soil working in your favor. By moving it to a different pot—one with more drainage holes and better airflow to the soil—you'll be checking off the final box 😃
By the way, it's a bit hard to tell for sure from the photo, but I believe yours is a Callisia repens 'Pink Panther' 😊
Looking at your plant card, most of your set up looks good except for one thing: the glazed clay pot. They're notorious for causing rot because their thick, non-porous walls restrict airflow to the soil & prevent it from drying out quickly enough. They also rarely have more than a single drainage hole.
Your creeping inch plant (Callisia repens) is similar to a succulent in that it's drought tolerant and hates sitting in damp soil. The ideal set up is the one that allows the soil to dry out as quickly as possible. You've already got the direct sunlight & succulent soil working in your favor. By moving it to a different pot—one with more drainage holes and better airflow to the soil—you'll be checking off the final box 😃
By the way, it's a bit hard to tell for sure from the photo, but I believe yours is a Callisia repens 'Pink Panther' 😊
Duh, forgot to give you my suggestion for a better pot! 🤪 Glazed clay pots aren't completely evil, they can still be used and enjoyed as "cache" pots. That's where the plant itself goes in a standard plastic nursery pot, which is then placed inside the more attractive glazed clay pot. Just be sure to leave at least a 1-2" gap in between the two pots. If the plastic pot fits too snugly, you'll have the same issue with inadequate airflow to the soil and it staying wet too long. Or just use the plastic pot by itself! 😋
I use clear plastic pots for most of my plants, including all 30+ of my Callisia & Tradescantia. They have tons of drainage holes & are thin enough that the soil doesn't stay damp forever, but most importantly they let you keep an eye on the roots. Also, I always know exactly when my plants are ready to be watered based on whether or not I can still see condensation on the inside of the pot 😊
I use clear plastic pots for most of my plants, including all 30+ of my Callisia & Tradescantia. They have tons of drainage holes & are thin enough that the soil doesn't stay damp forever, but most importantly they let you keep an eye on the roots. Also, I always know exactly when my plants are ready to be watered based on whether or not I can still see condensation on the inside of the pot 😊